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When Fortune magazine published an article entitled "The best advice I ever had." It was a great article that offered wit and wisdom in pursuing business success. I liked it so much, that what motivated me to produce my latest book, "Leadership-best advice I ever got, which describes the best leadership advice 136 successful entrepreneurs, coaches, counselors, teachers, leaders, executives, presidents, politicians and religious leaders who have received the most help to become effective leaders and successful.

Here are 7 secrets to leadership success:

1. Leadership is about making things happen

If you want to do something something with his life – at school, in your profession or community, do so. Perceived obstacles crumble against persistent desire. John Baldoni, Author, Consultant, Communication and Leadership Founder of Baldoni Consulting LLC, shared this opinion, that comes from his father, a physician. He has taught the value of perseverance. At the same time, his mother taught him compassion for others. Therefore, the persistence its cause should not be gained at the expense of others. Another bit of leadership wisdom!

2. Listening and understanding the problem, then carry

Many again and again we all said: "God gave us two ears and one mouth for a reason … or as Stephen Covey said … "Trying to understand more to be understood. "As a leader, listening first to the question, then try to coach, was the most valuable advice Cordia Harrington, President and CEO of Tennessee Bun Company has been given.

3. Answer three questions everyone in your organization wants answers to the

What the people of a organization they want from their leader are answers to the questions: Where are we? How come? What is my role? Kevin Nolan, President and CEO Executive Affinity Health Systems, Inc. believes that clarity can be added to all three questions, the better the outcome.

4. Master of the objectives you can work anywhere in the world of today's dynamic business

Debbe Kennedy, President, CEO and founder of Global Dialogue Center Solutions Business and Leadership, and author of the dialogue and revolutionary action, once shared this advice that has helped shape its direction, the future and achievements.

She was a young manager of IBM just promote the allocation of staff first in a regional marketing office. For reasons I can not explain, his colleagues named Bookie have called his office while visiting your location. Then he began to offer unsolicited advice, but advice that now stays fresh in your mind. He mentioned that work, missions, titles and organizations that come and go as business is dynamic – meaning it is always changing. He advised that no focus their goals to one of these, but rather learning to master the skills that allow you to work anywhere.

He spoke of four skills:

• The ability to develop an idea
• Effectively plan its implementation
• Running Second to None
• Time for superior results on several occasions.

With this in mind, Kennedy advises readers to seek jobs and opportunities in mind. Forget what others are doing. Work to be known for delivering excellence. It speaks for itself and opens the door.

5. Be curious

Curiosity is a prerequisite for continuous improvement and excellence. The person who gave Mary Jean Thornton, Former Executive Vice President and CIO, passengers on the invitation of the Council to consider people, processes and structures. He was inspired to be intellectually curious. It is often said that the progress of Thornton, in part, was based on thought. She learned to apply the concept of intellectual curiosity by thinking about the future of their organization, understand this and knowing and challenging herself to creatively move the people and the organization closer to its vision.

6. Listening to both sides of the argument

The most valuable advice Brian P. Lees, Massachusetts State Senator and Minority Leader of the Senate ever received came from his mentor, U.S. Sen. Edward W. Brooke III. He said to listen to anyone type of people and ideas. Play only those who share their background and opinions can be imprudent. It is important to respect the rights of their neighbors with their own opinions. Listen and talk to a variety of people, teachers police officers, seniors to children, it is essential not only for being a good leader in business, but also an important member in your community.

7. Prepare, prepare, prepare

If you fail to prepare, prepare to fail. If something goes really badly prepared and force the rest of what we have prepared for any thing that usually easier to handle without crisis and panic. One of the best pieces of advice Dave Hixson, Men's Basketball Coach Amherst College has received and continues to use and transmit this anonymous quote: "The preparation is the science of victory. "

Parallel These are two expressions from Rick Pitino's book Success is a choice which relates to the preparation. Hixson asks his teams every year: "You deserve to win?" And "Does it work?" This demonstrates the importance of preparation to achieve their goal end. If you have not done the work (preparation) the answer to the second question is a simple "no!"

Great advice comes from many sources – Parents, other relatives, consultants, bosses, colleagues, mentors, teachers, coaches, and friends. The important point to remember is to remain open, listening to everyone, but also develop their own leadership style.

About the Author:

Paul B. Thornton is President, Be the Leader Associates (http://www.betheleader.com) and author of seven books on management and leadership. His latest book, Leadership-Best Advice I Ever Got, is available at WingSpan Press, amazon.com, and bn.com.

Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – Best Leadership Advice: Business Success Secrets from 7 Top Leaders

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